When the NY Liberty entered the court against the Phoenix Mercury for the first round of the matchup, everyone knew it wouldn’t be a one-sided game. That’s because the defending champions are 3-1 against the opponent team this season in the series. But absolutely no one expected this to happen!

As NY fans held their breath during the opening-round playoff clash against the Phoenix Mercury, a major setback occurred. At the 3:01 mark in OT, Stewart drove hard into the paint for a potential game-shifting layup. But before she could finish at the rim, both DeWanna Bonner and Monique Akoa Makani came in her way.

Stewie made it, but the attempt sent her sprawling onto the hardwood, where she lay for several moments in the paint. As she held her knee, it was clear something had gone wrong. Eventually, the Liberty’s star forward headed to the bench, sparking concern across PHX Arena as the playoff intensity reached its peak. Later, she was also spotted walking off the floor with a brace around her injured knee.